Medicago prostrata
Medicago prostrata Jacq.
Medicago prostrata is a species in the genus Medicago, belonging to the Fabaceae family. It was first described by Jacq. in 1770. The species is distributed across several regions including Latvia, Albania, Greece, Italy (including Sicilia), and formerly Yugoslavia.
Description
Medicago prostrata is a member of the Fabaceae, a family commonly known as the legume or pea family. This species was originally published in 1770 by Jacq. It is native to parts of Europe, with documented occurrences in Latvia, Albania, Greece, Italy (including the island of Sicilia), and formerly Yugoslavia. As part of the Medicago genus, it is likely to share characteristics typical of the genus, such as trifoliate leaves and small, pea-like flowers. Its presence in multiple European countries suggests a possible adaptation to a range of temperate climates.
Distribution
Latvia · LV · Global · Albania · Greece · Italy · Sicilia · Yugoslavia
Synonyms
Medicago declinataMedicago tenuifoliaMedicago pseudorupestrisMedicago prostrata subsp. pseudorupestrisMedicago prostrata f. glandulosaMedicago prostrata f. pilosaMedicago prostrata subsp. vukoviciiMedicago prostrata var. glabraMedicago prostrata var. matkaeMedicago prostrata var. topolkaeMedicago prostrata f. declinataMedicago prostrata f. glabraMedicago prostrata f. glanduliferaMedicago prostrata var. erectaMedicago prostrata var. pseudorupestrisMedicago prostrata var. pubescens
